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-1- This morning I was pondering Shannon’s words (in the above post). All of us feel unquiet when we struggle with our place in God’s world, when we notice the privilege others seem to have, or when others reject our advice or presence. We have to handle the fuss and static with co-workers, neighbors, family. It’s exhausting. One of the first things we ought to do is admit to ourselves that we’re downhearted. It’s easy –probably habitual more than anything– to plaster on a smile and tell others we’re, “okay” when we really aren’t. Of course, I think it’s necessary to be judicious what we share with others. But, we need to be honest with ourselves by naming what we are feeling. And thinking.

Word for someone tonight: It feels like life is ashes and you’re so over it that if someone reminded you of the phrase “beauty for ashes” you’d maybe want to punch them. You know the scripture and the truth and God’s promises but you are looking at your situation and seeing total dissonance. The situation you’re looking at does not at all reflect those good, amazing, wonderful, fairy tale things. Does He just not like you as much as He likes everyone else? Because everyone else seems to be naturally endowed with the things you’ve felt left out on, whether that’s health, a happy marriage, kids, finances, connections, favor, whatever. Here’s the truth: He likes you as much as them. And He’s entrusting you with more. He’s leading you to a new level of strength that overcomes what you see. He’s teaching you to walk in authority not out of immature ease and confidence, but in gritty, hard-won, sober, tested, in-the-trenches faith. And PS: Those other people are a mess, too. 😏

Thanks, Shannon. I needed this and know it will speak to others as well 👇🏻

Heavenly Father, Thank You for patiently waiting for us to approach Your throne with our joys, our hurts, our needs, and our gratitude. Please know there’s never a time that we don’t need You. Thank You for always listening to us and for knowing the desires of our hearts before we ever even bring them to You. Thank You for holding on to us so tightly when we feel unworthy, unglued, unaccomplished, unjustly accused, and unable to go another step. Please know we could never do it without You. Thank You for giving us the strength we need when we fall to our knees in exhaustion, giving it all over to You. Please know we are forever grateful. Thank You for providing for us in our finances, our careers, our health, our homes, our parenting, and our relationships. Please know that we know You are in it all. Thank You for the healing You send out in so many countless ways. Thank You for being there when we are in a storm and we forget You are there. Please know we never mean to do that. Thank You for being mighty and powerful and forgiving and humorous and kind. Thank You for creating our souls individually and for loving us SO completely that You even created laminin in our DNA to prove (for our Thomas moments) that You are God! Thank You for guiding us with every passing moment in our spiritual walk with You. Please know we always want Your direction. May we always thank You. May we always be humble. May we always have a servant's heart. May we always remember… You are our reason. For everything. We love You, Lord. A prayer from @TerriF

We've enjoyed our morning basket for many years in our homeschooling journey. We have two of Louie Giglio's book, "Indescribable." I was thrilled when @Terri shared his Laminin and Dana video. It is worth your time to watch! Be amazed in a new way by God's hand in our design. You are wonderfully made and deeply loved, Child of God!

I know Father’s Day can be an emotional day for some of us. For those whose dads were a hero and they have departed this life, I hope your hearts are made joyous with memories. For those whose dads who left behind invisible scars, still healing wounds, I hope you have other men to admire. For those whose dads abandoned, ignored, didn’t try harder, I hope you are surrounded now by those who love you most. For those who wonder why their dad wouldn’t show up on your doorstep with hat in hand, I hope you know you are not alone. With each passing Father’s Day, I pray you grow stronger, wiser, calmer –more patient with yourself, with others, and may Grace pull you up from the hard places. May you continue to heal and know that your Creator deeply loves you.

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To the fathers out there... To the men who step into the fatherly roles... You are needed. You are appreciated. You are loved. Father God - We ask for You to impart your divine guidance to the men You have set apart. Give them heavenly wisdom and discernment. We ask for Your faithful hand to protect them as they work and earn, and as they leave, travel, and interact with a world that wears them down. Invigorate them with supernatural strength: physical, mental, and emotional as they slay dragons and shield those they love. Show them how much You love them and give them courage to step up and step out when you call them to do so. Pour down Your blessings upon them without measure and meet every need and desire of those who love You. This is prayed in the precious name of Jesus.

Courtesy @CallToBattle

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Wild Bees by John Clare These children of the sun which summer brings As pastoral minstrels in her merry train Pipe rustic ballads upon busy wings... Who laps a moss ball in the meadow grass And hoards her stores when April showers have fled; And russet commoner who knows the face Of every blossom that the meadow brings, Starting the traveller to a quicker pace By threatening round his head in many rings: These sweeten summer in their happy glee By giving for her honey melody. ******* Good morning!

TM: This was such a moving, powerful read! It’s time to remind that dastardly lot (the ones pent on America’s downfall) and the doom-cursing naysayers on our own side what a joy-filled, spirit-led people can do to transform a political, legal, and supernatural battlefield. One nation under God can be saved in a heartbeat, quite simply. https://vinceguerra.com/2024/06/12/the-star-spangled-banner-a-weapon-for/